This study looks at the effect of a ketogenic diet (low carb, high fat) on Autism spectrum disorders. The results suggest that a ketogenic diet improves multiple autistic behaviors in the BTBR mouse model.

The ketogenic diet was developed as a natural cure for epilepsy, when drugs failed. Today, the diet therapy is coming back into favor. The results of this modified diet in one girl’s life was that it reversed autism and stopped seizures.